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9/2/2014, Elul 7, 5774

Ireland Calls for UN to Review Mandate for Golan Mission

Ireland may not replace its 130-person rapid response force in the Golan Heights, where 44 peacekeepers from Fiji are being held by rebels, Ireland’s Defense Minister said on Monday, according to Reuters.

According to the minister, Simon Coveney, Ireland would like the United Nations to review its mandate for its forces there.